The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) has over 250 undergraduate majors, 120 graduate students, and a faculty and staff of 20. Students in the Department hail from all over the nation. Upon leaving the University, our graduates enter the clinical, teaching, and research fields throughout the United States.
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Fall 2022 Admissions Information
Application Opens: September 1, 2021
Application Deadline: December 15, 2021
Degrees Awarded: MSSLHS , Doctor of Audiology, PhD. in SLHS
Part-Time Study Available? No
Distance Learning Available? No
FINDING YOUR WAY
Current Student Resources
Forms, Information, Links and Guidelines. Please contact the Graduate Office with any questions you may have or talk to your academic or clinical advisor.
MSSLHS Program
A total of 57-60 credit hours over 5 semesters are required for the completion of the Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (MSSLHS)
Study and training in a full range of evaluation and remediation techniques are integral parts of the curriculum.
Au.D. Program
The University of Texas at Austin offers an interdisciplinary Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) that consists of a minimum of 100 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor's level. The degree program focuses on academic and clinical education for those entering the profession of audiology.
Ph.D. Program
Our program is built on an apprenticeship model. Each doctoral student has a mentor who acts as the students' primary advisor and instructor. The faculty member who's research aligns with your research interest is the best person to answer specific questions about what your individual program might look like. You may contact our faculty with your questions or concerns.